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Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
  - Lawn Tractors
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- WARNING
  - AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
  - THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER - CAUTION
- WARNING
- DANGER
  - To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects:
- DANGER
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
  - HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
  - To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely...
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Assembly
- Charge and Connect Battery
- Install Deck Height Pin
- Install Seat
- Check Tire Pressure
- Adjust Mower Deck Level
- Check Engine Oil Level
- Check Machine Safety System
Operating - Controls
- Operator Station Controls
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
  - 42 Inch Mower
  - 48 and 54 Inch Mowers
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Using Park Brake
  - Setting Park Brake
  - Releasing Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
  - Start/shutdown Position
  - Neutral Position
  - Forward and Reverse Travel
    - Forward Travel
    - Reverse Travel
  - Left Turn
  - Right Turn
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
  - Z225 Model:
  - Z425 and Z445 Models:
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
  - Checking For Plugging While Driving
  - Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Mowing Tips
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
  - The following greases are preferred:
- Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
  - 42 in. Mower Deck
  - 48 and 54 in. Mower Decks
- Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
  - The following John Deere oils are preferred:
  - Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi...
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Kawasaki)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission (Z225)
- Transmission Oil (Z425 and Z445)
- Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- Adjusting Tracking
- Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Transaxle Drive Belt (Z225)
  - Checking Belt:
  - Replacing Belt:
- Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and Z445)
  - Checking Belt:
  - Replacing Belt:
Service Mower
- Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
  - Removing Foot Plate
  - Installing Foot Plate
- Removing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
- Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
- Installing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
- Installing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
    - 42 Inch Mower deck:
    - 48 Inch Mower deck:
Service Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Machine
- Mower
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Engine
- Drivetrain
- Fuel System
  - Fuel Types (Recommended):
- Electrical System
- Tires
- Capacities
  - Crankcase:
- Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
  - Z225
  - Z425 and Z445
- Dimensions
- 42 Edge
- 48 Edge
- 54 Edge
- Recommended Lubricants
  - Grease:
Warranty
- Product Warranty
- John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga...
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty
Getting Quality Service
- Service Literature
- Parts
  - Order Service Parts Online
- Part Numbers
- John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Service Record
- Record Service Dates
Table of Contents

Operating - Controls - 9

OPERATING - CONTROLS

Operating - Controls

Operator Station Controls

MX37885

Key Description Key Description

A Left Motion Control Lever H Fuel Tank Cap

B Headlight (If equipped) Left available for Z225, Left and

Right available for Z425 and Z445

I Choke (Z425 and Z445)

C Park Brake Lever J Ignition Key Switch

D Seat Adjustment Lever K Headlight Switch (If equipped)

E Height-of-Cut (HOC) Adjustment Pin L Mower Engagement Switch

F Mower Deck Lift Lever M Hourmeter

G Right Motion Control Lever N Throttle Control Lever